Program Assistant - P.E.

Kids for the Future; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama is seeking a part-time, non-exempt youth program staff member at Williamson Preparatory Academy in Mobile, AL. This role plans, coaches, and conducts sports and activities after school, following the Boys & Girls Clubs of America curriculum.

Pay is $15 per hour. Hours are 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday during the school year, with additional hours in June and July. Candidates must be at least 25 to drive the club van and must pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in planning, directing, and conducting organized sports.
• Good communication skills; ability to work with and instruct youth (especially males/young people).
• Background working with youth, in particular underserved neighborhoods or informal learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coach and conduct sports activities and games.
• Facilitate Passport to Manhood and Triple Play programs.
• Drive Club van for field trips and events (minimum age 25, valid driver’s license).
• Maintain safety and order, ensure proper equipment inventory and recordkeeping.
• Participate in training and staff meetings; support program quality and environmental safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Discipline & safety

Youth instruction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 - $15.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

When School is Out, Clubs are In!

Boys & Girls Clubs are here to do whatever it takes to ensure all kids have equal access to resources and an inclusive environment. Whether it’s virtual or in-person, Boys & Girls Clubs meet kids where they are to support social-emotional development, and physical and mental wellness as well as mitigate learning loss so they can have a great future.

As a leading youth services organization, we recognize that our excellence is primarily achieved through talented and motivated staff. Our employees are integral to the success of the respective programs and the organization as a whole. Our staff are educators, coaches, performers, artists, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. We are fortunate to enjoy the collegiality and expertise of a highly-skilled, diverse, and dedicated staff. We seek to recruit and hire individuals who will approximate these qualities and enhance the opportunities available to our members.

Primary Function:

Plans, directs, coaches and conducts sports activities, low organized games, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Curriculum and free periods in the gym and athletic field. Will also facilitate the Passport to Manhood and Triple Play programs.

Location:

Williamson Preparatory Academy (Middle & High School), 1567 E. Dublin St, Mobile, AL 36605

Pay Rate

$15 per hour

Hours:

2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday during the school year, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs in June and July. ( Extra hours, as needed, for evening, weekend, or other special events.)

Requirements

• Prepare youth for success by creating an environment that facilitates participation and achievement.
• Maintain proper discipline, ensuring mental and physical safety of youth at all times.
• Accurate inventory and recordkeeping of equipment & supplies used for athletics.
• Monitor programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of members and the quality of programs.
• Recognize Club members for program participation and achievement.
• Participate in training, branch staff meetings, Professional Development, and in-service days.
• Assist with field trips as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the Branch Team in maintaining a clean and safe Club environment.
• Drive Club van, transporting Club members for field trips and to off-site events. (Our insurance requires acceptable driving record for the last three years, and minimum age 25 .)

ADDITIONAL KEY PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Passport to Manhood:

T eaches our young men responsibility, character, leadership, and positive behavior through interactive group sessions that address specific aspects of manhood and healthy decision-making. This program reinforces positive behavior, and gives young people practice in making healthy decisions related to their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Requires ability to create a safe and comfortable environment for our male teens to talk about issues or ask questions regarding things concerning them. Discussion topics may include race, stereotypes within the community, gender and other important topics such as eating healthy, careers, the future, relationships, and hygiene.

Triple Play:

This program promotes the importance of physical activity and proper nutrition through the program’s three components of mind , body and soul.

Healthy Habits (Mind)

a ddresses the ways an individual’s health behaviors are influenced by personal beliefs and exposure to positive modeling. Includes nutrition education and activities that focus on helping youth assess, practice, identify, consider, and recognize health behaviors and messages.

Daily Challenges (Body):

Intentional focus on physical literacy: Ability – Increasing capability in basic movement skills and overall fitness; Confidence -the knowledge and ability to play sports or enjoy other physical activities and Motivation- the intrinsic enthusiasm for physical activity for members to be physically active for life.

Social Recreation (Soul):

Emphasis on social and emotional development – the social, cognitive, and behavioral skills that youth need to be healthy and productive. There is an explicit focus on emotional regulation, healthy relationships (with self and others), and responsible decision‑making.

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RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External : Maintains contact with external community groups, members' parents, and others to assist.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

1.High school graduate or equivalent.

2. Minimum of two years of experience in planning, directing, and conducting any variety of organized sports.

3. Good communication skills; ability to work with and instruct youth (especially males).

6. Background working with youth, in particular young people from underserved neighborhoods (relevant experience or education in an informal learning environment, such as homeschooling, Sunday school, or competitive team situation).

7. Effective interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and a talent for making people feel welcome.

8. Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents, and community leaders.

9. Possess a valid state driver’s license and access to dependable transportation.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Travel between sites and activities, as needed. Will drive Club van for various off‑site events.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS(in performance of essential functions):

This position requires the activities of talking and hearing along with intermittent physical activities of stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping, repetitive motion, and able tolift a minimum of 25 lbs.

*NOTE:

All candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check, a child abuse review by the AL Department of Human Resources, fingerprinting, and a pre‑employment drug screen.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Club’s policy is to treat all applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ancestral origin, marital status, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with applicable laws.

Summary

Are you ready for a job with personal meaning - to make a lasting beneficial impact in our communities by positively influencing our children and teens? If you would like to be a part of the Boys & Girls Club Movement and you meet the qualifications, we welcome your application!